Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to congratulate the Indian women’s cricket team after their historic victory in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 final, calling the triumph a moment of immense pride for the nation.
“A spectacular win by the Indian team in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Finals. Their performance in the final was marked by great skill and confidence. The team showed exceptional teamwork and tenacity throughout the tournament. Congratulations to our players. This historic win will motivate future champions to take up sports,” the Prime Minister said.
India defeated South Africa in the final at a packed DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, lifting their maiden Women’s ODI World Cup trophy in front of a roaring home crowd. The victory is being hailed as a watershed moment for women’s sports in India, with record viewership, stadium attendance, and nationwide celebrations comparable to the 2011 Men’s World Cup win.
The Prime Minister’s message reflects the magnitude of the achievement and the impact this victory is expected to have on future generations of athletes across the country.
